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Darla Moore School of Business · University of South Carolina
Introduction
to Finance
A practical companion for the blended course
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Monday / Wednesday · 2:20-3:35 p.m. · DMSB 123
- 01CheckBlackboard
- 02PrepareOnline coursework
- 03AttendListed meeting dates
- 04PracticeUse the toolkit
Section 1 final examFriday, December 11 at 12:30 p.m.
Fall 2026 · Section 1
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August
Assignments
Top Hat Orientation
Assignments
Course Participation Confirmation Quiz on Blackboard
Assignments
Module 1
In-person class meetings
Meet 1 (Overview)
Special
Last day to change/drop a course without a grade of "W" being recorded
Assignments
Module 2
In-person class meetings
Meet 2 (TVM 1)
Assignments
Quiz 1 (no-penalty grace until Sunday)
September
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Module 3
In-person class meetings
Meet 3 (TVM 2)
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Quiz 2 (no-penalty grace until Sunday)
University holidays
Labor Day - no classes
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Module 4
In-person class meetings
Meet 4 (Loans)
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Quiz 3 (no-penalty grace until Sunday)
Assignments
Problem Set 1
Exams
Midterm 1
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Module 5
In-person class meetings
Meet 5 (Bonds 1)
Assignments
Quiz 4 (no-penalty grace until Sunday)
Assignments
Module 6
In-person class meetings
Meet 6 (Bonds 2)
Special
Business Expo
October
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Quiz 5 (no-penalty grace until Sunday)
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Module 7
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Meet 7 (Stocks 1)
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Quiz 6 (no-penalty grace until Sunday)
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Module 8
In-person class meetings
Meet 8 (Stocks 2)
University holidays
Fall Break - no classes
University holidays
Fall Break - no classes
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Quiz 7 (no-penalty grace until Sunday)
Assignments
Module 9
In-person class meetings
Meet 9 (Cap Bud)
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Quiz 8 (no-penalty grace until Sunday)
Assignments
Problem Set 2
Exams
Midterm 2
November
University holidays
General Election Day - no classes
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Module 10
In-person class meetings
Meet 10 (RR 1)
Special
Last day to drop a course or withdraw without a grade of "WF" being recorded
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Quiz 9 (no-penalty grace until Sunday)
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Module 11
In-person class meetings
Meet 11 (RR 2)
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Quiz 10 (no-penalty grace until Sunday)
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Module 12
In-person class meetings
Meet 12 (RR 3)
Assignments
Quiz 11 (no-penalty grace until Sunday)
University holidays
Thanksgiving Recess - no classes
Assignments
Module 13
In-person class meetings
Meet 13 (Derivatives)
December
In-person class meetings
Final Exam Review - Last day of class
Assignments
Problem Set 3
Exams
Section 1 Final Exam - 12:30 p.m.
Practice with confidence
Finance toolkit
Seven accessible calculators for exploring core course concepts. Nothing is saved or submitted.
Interactive calculator
Time Value of Money
Move a single value across time. Use this calculator for practice; follow Blackboard instructions for graded work.
Compounding earns returns on the original amount and on accumulated returns, so the curve steepens over time.
Course essentials
Know where to go
Make sure to check Blackboard for the complete and current course information.
Blended format
Most weeks combine asynchronous coursework with scheduled face-to-face discussion and problem solving.
Course platforms
Blackboard for announcements and files, Top Hat for course materials and assignments, and Piazza for course Q&A.
Course contact
Instructor: Özgür “Oz” İnce · DMSB 461A
TA: Ava Bryson
Course email: fina363.questions@moore.sc.edu
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Support
Piazza Q&A Board
Virtual office hours on Zoom:
M/W 4:30 - 6 pm